Transforming Beyond 'Factory Asia' Key to Keeping Economies Strong

Developing Asia must invest in skills, technologies, and the private sector to move beyond low-cost manufacturing and ensure strong economic growth. Read More

Healthy Bond Market Crucial to Funding Asia's Infrastructure Needs - ADB Seminar

Asia needs a robust bond market that can match the financing requirements of huge infrastructure projects in the region and the growing appetite for long-term assets among local pension and insurance companies, a seminar at ADB's 46th Annual Meeting heard today. Read More

A Development Partner for the 21st Century

As a deliverer of finance, leverage and knowledge support to member countries, ADB has a decisive role to play as empowered populations lead the Asia and Pacific region into its next phase of development and growth, says ADB President Takehiko Nakao. Read More

Improved South-Southeast Asia Connectivity Key to Boosting Trade, Rebalancing Economy

Connecting South Asia and Southeast Asia, an interim report by ADB and ADB Institute (ADBI), says improving cross-border infrastructure and trade facilitation will foster economic integration and regional growth. Read More

For the duration of the 46th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors, held in Delhi, India, from 2 to 5 May 2013, our homepage will showcase the latest news, documents and audiovisual material coming from the event.

46th Annual Meeting: May 5 Highlights

The 46th Annual Meeting wraps up with the President's closing press conference, key seminars with ADB senior staff, and the Second Business Session.

President Takehiko Nakao Press Conference to Mark the Closing of the 46th Annual Meeting

At this press conference, President Nakao emphasized his vision for a more innovative, more inclusive and more integrated Asia and the Pacific.

2014 Host Country Event: Kazakhstan Country Presentation

The 47th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, in 2014

Healthy Bond Market Crucial to Funding Asia's Infrastructure Needs - ADB Seminar

Asia needs a robust bond market that can match the financing requirements of huge infrastructure projects in the region and the growing appetite for long-term assets...

Closing Press Conference Statement at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors

Closing Press Conference Statement by ADB President Takehiko Nakao at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors on 5 May 2013 (as drafted)

President's Closing Press Conference

ADB President Takehiko Nakao met the international and national media at a news conference closing the 46th Annual Meeting in Delhi.

Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen

Professor Amartya Sen, attending the ADB Annual Meeting in Delhi, reflects on empowering people for inclusive growth.

DateTitle
5 May 2013ADB to retain $2 bn lending for India for next 3 years, Business Standard
ADB's lending to India will be $2 bn annually: Takehiko Nakao, Livemint
ADB to provide USD 6 billion to India over next 3 years, Press Trust of India
With caution, Japan's neighbors welcome 'Abenomics', Thomson Reuters/Fox CT
Expand ADB resource base, says PM, The Hindu
India hums growth tune, nudges ADB to sing along, Business Standard
Public services in developing Asian nations denied to poor: ADB, Times of India
Asia's public services failing needy, need new approaches: ADB study, Economic Times
'Will tell others to copy direct subsidy transfer scheme', Business Standard
Other nations can emulate DBT scheme, says ADB, The Hindu
ASEAN, East Asia knit closer financial ties, Japan Times
4 May 2013ADB targets joint finance deals to meet shortfall, Emerging Markets
'Don't expect monetary policy to solve all problems', Times of India
FTA deals hinder trade, says ADB expert, Emerging Markets
Aso: Japan to revive economy for Asia growth, NHK World
Tetangco says no plans currently for Philippine capital controls, Bloomberg
ADB expresses confidence in overcoming challenges faced by Asia's development, Xinhua
Factory Asia must explore potential, ADB president, Newstrack India
Asia facing daunting challenge in financing infrastructure projects: Indian official, Xinhua
Indian PM stresses contribution by China, India to world economic growth, Xinhua
Asia taking steps to spur investment: Manmohan Singh, DNA
PM says rapid growth must lead to betterment in lives of common people, NetIndian News Network
Govt taking steps to spur investment: Prime Minister, Financial Express
3 May 2013Asean+3 endorse initiative for infrastructure financing bonds, Xinhua
ADB flags danger of Asia's 'asset bubbles', Agence France Presse via Google

Photostream

Follow Us

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for latest updates and join our discussion during the Annual Meeting on Twitter using hashtags #Delhi2013 and #DelhiLive2013

Free Mobile App

AM app icon Get updates via the mobile app available for Apple and Android devices.